Weekend Project: Ping Pong Ball Pendant

A fun little project from Marie Claire Idées (May/June) using ping pong balls and spray paint to create a playful pendant light. (Cute, yes)? From what I could decipher (thanks to my handy dandy translator), Here's a little how-to:

Spray balls in groups using a different color for each group (might be nice to do with an ombre effect too). They used 30 balls per group (6 rows) for a total of 180 balls for a 45 cm diameter shade. Drill a small hole with the needle into opposite ends of each ball. Using nylon thread make garlands knotting one end first then pulling thread through each ball from one hole to the other (like beading) filling up the string until all balls are used to the diameter size of your frame; tie the wire up against the last ball. Tie the garland of balls around the lampshade structure, repeat next garland, and so on until the entire shade is covered. Hang from a pendant string light such as an IKEA HEMMA cord set. Voila! Created by Léa Baert for Marie Claire Idées.

I'd also love to know where you can get the lamp shade frame. I want to do this for my bonus room! Also, the HEMMA cord you mentioned has a plug...is there a cord that could plug into the ceiling to be used with a light switch? Thanks!

I'd also like to know where to get the lamp shade frame mentioned. I'd like to make one of these for my kids playroom. Also, the HEMMA cord has a plug in; is there a cord for plugging into the actual wiring for a light switch? Thanks!

I bought a used fabric lamp shade from the thrift store and ripped off the fabric and just used the wire lamp shade. I need to buy a hanging light set but I might luck out and find something at the flea market or yard sales.

Hello this is such a great idea!i just found your blog its too cool and full of creative ideas!please answer me that,cause im seriously making this light thing!!how do i connect the balls with the cord?